Recovery for rhinoplasty - can I use hydrogen peroxide on incisions?

Question

I am having rhinoplasty soon and i wanted to ask about my recovery. I read somewhere that people use hydrogen peroxide on their incisions with q-tips, to help remove any blood/crusts. Is that a good idea, how and when do i use that? Also people say to use ointment on the incision scar to help heal, what type is recommended?

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Yes that is often done as you mention. You should ask your surgeon how to care for the incisions and if you want also ask about peroxide use

Edwin F. Williams, III, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Surgeons have different opinions on how to care for incisions and it is best to ask your surgeon what they want you to do after the procedure. Best of luck!

Cem Altindag, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for your question. Yes, we recommend these but; you should ask your own surgeon after rhinoplasty whether it would be helpful/necessary or not. Best. Cem Altindag. The Nose Clinic

Robert Ciardullo, MD · Answer

Cleaning nasal incisions and nostrils post rhinoplasty: hydrogen peroxide on a Q-tip is what I generally recommend to my patients to clean dried blood and crusted mucus from the nostrils and on the incisions. I generally recommend they wait a day or two to begin this so they do not stir up additional bleeding.

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